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Nana Patekar’s death has come as a shock to the entire nation. He was not only known as an exceptional actor but also a man who helped farmers and their families rebuild lives amid severe droughts, water crises, and rising farmer suicides in Maharashtra. As the nation mourns his loss, the actor’s last rites will be carried out at his farmhouse in Donje village, near Sinhagad Road in Pune, with full state honours. It was the place where Nana spent much of his time—farming, working out, celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi, and sometimes cooking in his outdoor kitchen and feeding his friends and workers. He built it with love and care, and found peace there.
The entry gate of Nana Patekar’s farmhouse in Pune.
Speaking to India TV, Nana had once expressed his wish to spend the later years of his life at his farm surrounded by friends.
The verandah of Nana Patekar’s farmhouse.
“At my farm in Pune, I am trying to build 20-25 small houses. Once it is done, I will tell all the veteran artistes who today are not financially sound, I will request them to stay here. We will all sit there, pass our time, sing and recall good old days. Eat together,” he had said.
Nana Patekar’s farmhouse is surrounded by greenery.
Spread across 27 acres, Nana’s farmhouse features a beautiful home surrounded by vast agricultural land, where he grew wheat, rice, pulses and vegetables. On days when he was free, Nana would not just work on the farm but also cook for the people working there.
Nana Patekar loved cooking, especially at his farmhouse.
During his appearance on Amitabh Bachchan-hosted Kaun Banega Crorepati, Nana had dismissed the notion that he was a Bollywood star, saying that he was at his heart a villager. Talking about his farmhouse, he had said, “I am a man from the village and I will always remain one. I like it there. I feel as if I have got my childhood back. There are mountains all around us and we live in the middle”.
Talking about embracing a simple life, he had said, “Twenty-five, 30 peacocks come in the morning. It is a lot of fun. There is so much peace, life is so simple. I have got many times more than what I wished for. When your needs are limited, life becomes very easy.” He had also invited Amitabh Bachchan to take a break from his busy schedule and spend a week with him in the village.
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Speaking on Ashish Vidyarthi’s vlog, Nana opened up about his love for cooking and revealed that he often cooked for the workers at his farmhouse.
Inside Nana Patekar’s farmhouse with a sitting area.
“Currently, I am getting a house constructed, so every fifteen days, I cook for at least 110 workers,” he said.
Stairs lead to the first floor.
Despite all the fame, wealth and a career that continued until his final years, Nana preferred a simple, grounded way of life—and his farmhouse was perhaps the strongest reflection of that.
Nana Patekar famously celebrated Ganesha Chaturthi at his farmhouse.
The Ganesha Chaturthi celebrations at Nana Patekar’s house.
The property is protected by thick stone walls, with a large green main gate opening into the sprawling 27-acre estate. Beyond the gate are Nana’s main house, a separate guest house, verandahs, courtyards and extensive agricultural land.
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Guests lists for these festivities would include politicians and friends.
The farmhouse follows a warm, rustic Indian architectural aesthetic, blending traditional craftsmanship with the relaxed, lived-in character of a countryside home.
Nana Patekar often hosted guests at his farmhouse.
The interiors rely heavily on natural stone walls, exposed wooden beams and timber columns, high-pitched wooden ceilings, terracotta-tiled roofs and earthy stone flooring. Large traditional wooden doors, carved wooden furniture, cane-backed chairs, antique-style cabinets, rocking chairs and handcrafted decorative elements further add to its old-world charm.
A separate guest house has been built on the property.
The interiors bring together old-world Indian furniture, natural materials, muted earthy tones and generous open spaces, with occasional touches of colour adding warmth and character.
Nana believed in living a simple life with traditional aesthetics, which reminded him of his roots.
Nana would also transform the farmhouse during Ganesh Chaturthi, decorating the property extensively for the celebrations. He would hold pujas and rituals and welcome guests ranging from prominent politicians to close friends and family.
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The dining area.
Large windows and open verandahs allowed greenery and natural light to flow into the house, while courtyards, stone pathways and outdoor seating extended the same design language into the surrounding landscape.
The exteriors of Nana’s farmhouse.
It was not merely a farmhouse. It was a place where Nana farmed, cooked, celebrated festivals, welcomed friends, spent time with workers and imagined a quieter life surrounded by people he loved.
When Nana Patekar hoster politician Ajit Pawar.
Nana Patekar with Eknath Shinde at his farmhouse.
Nana Patekar with Devendra Fadnavis at his farmhouse in Pune.
Nana Patekar, who was in Goa, died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the age of 75. His family has chosen to carry out his final rites at the place where, in many ways, his heart always belonged—his farmhouse in Pune. He was last seen in the film Subedaar.
